A cart accelerated 6 m/s² when a force of 12 N was applied to it. What is the mass of the cart?
To find the mass of the cart, we can use Newton's second law of motion which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The formula is:
F = m * a
Where:
F = force applied (12 N)
m = mass of the cart (unknown)
a = acceleration (6 m/s²)
Plugging in the values, we get:
12 = m * 6
Solving for m, we get:
m = 12 / 6
m = 2 kg
Therefore, the mass of the cart is 2 kg.